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L-C3850-48-L-E
C3850 48PORT LAN BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS
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L-C3850-48-L-E Overview
L-C3850-48-L-E-C3850 48PORT LAN BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS is a high-performance network management license designed to enable advanced IP services on enterprise-grade switching hardware. This product falls under the Network Management category and is compatible with cross-platform management environments, making it an ideal asset for IT administrators managing Cisco network infrastructure.
L-C3850-48-L-E-C3850 48PORT LAN BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS offers a perpetual, lifetime license tailored for deployment on a single device within enterprise or SMB contexts. It is delivered as a digital key via electronic software delivery, activated online, and comes with vendor support, ensuring seamless integration into virtualized network operating environments and efficient IT management operations.
L-C3850-48-L-E price is $4,571.84, a 79% saving from the Cisco list price of $21,770.69. L-C3850-48-L-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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L-C3850-48-L-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Perpetual
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- Cross-Platform
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Vendor Support Required
- Product Name
- L-C3850-48-L-E-C3850 48PORT LAN BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- N/A
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
L-C3850-48-L-E Use Case
Campus Aggregation with Cisco Catalyst 3850 IP Services for Advanced Routing
A large university deploys 48-port Catalyst 3850 switches with the L-C3850-48-L-E license to upgrade from LAN Base to IP Services, enabling OSPF, EIGRP and BGP across its access and distribution layers. By activating dynamic routing, advanced multicast and policy-based routing, IT unifies inter-VLAN traffic, accelerates failover (<50 ms convergence) and simplifies topology management. Benefit: 30% lower latency, improved network resilience and streamlined operations under a single-pane dashboard.
Smart Building IoT Segmentation with Catalyst 3850 IP Services License
A multinational property manager implements 48-port Catalyst 3850 switches with the L-C3850-48-L-E upgrade to activate VRF-Lite, advanced ACLs and granular QoS. This creates isolated virtual networks for IoT sensors, HVAC controls and security cameras while prioritizing mission-critical data flows. Benefit: Zero-trust isolation of thousands of devices, guaranteed 99.9% SLAs for critical systems and simplified policy enforcement across dozens of floors.
Branch Office High-Availability VPN Routing with Catalyst 3850 IP Services
A global retail chain fits each branch with a 48-port Catalyst 3850 switch licensed to IP Services (L-C3850-48-L-E), unlocking DMVPN, BGP multihop and policy-based routing for secure WAN tunnels to HQ and cloud services. Automated path-selection and fast reroute ensure continuous connectivity during link failures. Benefit: 20% reduction in MPLS costs, automated VPN provisioning and 24/7 business continuity with sub-second failover.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 L-C3850-48-L-E |  C1-C3850-24-L-E |  L-C3850-48-S-E |  L-C3850-24-S-E |  L-C3850-24-L-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| License Type | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual | OEM |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | L-C3850-48-L-E-C3850 48PORT LAN BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS | C1-C3850-24-L-E-Cisco ONE C3850-24 LAN Base to IP Services Smart License | L-C3850-48-S-E-C3850 48PORT IP BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS | L-C3850-24-S-E-C3850 24PORT IP BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS | L-C3850-24-L-E-C3850 24PORT LAN BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | N/A | N/A | N/A | No | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
G
Gareth Mullins
4
Electronic delivery simplified deployment across multiple sites.
H
Henry Blackwood
5
Stable routing features with no post-upgrade issues.
I
Isaac Pemberton
3
Reliable option for enterprises scaling Layer 3 access.
J
Julian Fairbanks
4
Cisco licensing delivered predictable performance improvements.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco L-C3850-48-L-E (C3850 48-Port LAN Base to IP Services Electronic RTU License)?
The Cisco L-C3850-48-L-E is an electronic Right-to-Use (RTU) license that upgrades a Catalyst 3850 48-port switch from LAN Base to IP Services feature set, unlocking advanced routing, security and automation capabilities.
What advanced features does the IP Services license on a Catalyst 3850 enable?
The IP Services license provides full Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), MPLS, advanced QoS, VRF, multicast, and Segment Routing to optimize performance, scalability and security across enterprise networks.
How do I activate the electronic RTU license on my Cisco Catalyst 3850?
To activate, retrieve the license authorization code (LAC) from Cisco Software Central, then use the CLI command license install auth <LAC> followed by write memory and reload to enable the IP Services feature set.
Is the Catalyst 3850 IP Services license a permanent upgrade?
Yes, the IP Services RTU license for Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches is a permanent, perpetual license that remains valid through hardware lifetime without recurring fees.